Sipping away the winter blues

Newly opened in Janakpuri, the Honey & Dough cafe has a perfectly instagramable decor, delicious cakes and a cosy vibe — everything that makes for a perfect winter date Cosy corners, chocolates and  a cup of steaming hot coffee – winter is here, and there is no better way to beat the chills. Offering all […]

63 new Covid cases, no death; slight rise in positivity rate in capital

Delhi reported 63 Covid-19 cases and zero death due to the infection while the positivity rate saw a marginal increase to 0.11 per cent from 0.08 per cent the previous day, according to data shared by the Health Department The number of cumulative cases of the disease rose to 14,41,358. Over 14.15 lakh patients have […]

After Covid, obesity is now a matter of concern for Delhiites 

The pandemic has had many far reaching effects in the capital, now with changing lifestyles,  obesity is reaching a crisis stage as per the National Family Health Survey 2020-21    The Union Territory of Delhi is racing towards a health crisis if the recently released National Family Health Survey 5, 2020-2021 is any indication. According […]

No incentive, low pay: Ola, Uber drivers open up about their concerns

While surge pricing continues to burn a hole in passengers’ pockets, drivers with cab aggregators suffer with diminishing incomes and high commission rates  Rupindra used to be a priest in a temple in Harinagar, New Delhi. Originally from Rajasthan, his family moved to New Delhi in the late 1990s. In late 2014-15, Rupinder decided to […]

Delhi fails to deal with civic mess

While political parties blame each other, the city continues to grapple with problems like unclean toilets, open defecation, improper waste management and a toxic river  From the BJP-led Municipal Corporations of Delhi (MCD) to its AAP-led government the capital city’s administration has been unable to make concrete advances in its drive to make the city […]

Delhi’s first dog park is now open for to furry friends 

To cater to the needs of pets in the city, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation has converted an old park in old Rajendra Nagar into a pet park  Discussions on animal care are generally lost in the cacophony of our day to day life. However, it can’t be denied that Delhi is full of animal […]

Bearing the weight of big fat Indian weddings

Amid the wedding season, the plight of the horses is generally forgotten. Patriot takes a look at the deplorable condition of Rani, one such mare who was rescued from South Delhi Delhi, as is common for this time of the year, saw thousands of weddings taking place. In fact, on November 21, a whopping 8,000. […]

Sculpting emotions 

Showcasing works from 20 artists, ‘iSculpt for Delhi’ at  IIC’s Gandhi King Plaza will be an enhancer for the configuration between the sculpture and the space it inhabits  The third chapter of the ‘iSculpt for Delhi’ featuring works by 20 artists and is all set to transform the Gandhi King Plaza at IIC into a sculpture court. […]